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This is a drawing of an intricate decorative panel design. The artwork features a symmetrically arranged pattern with flowing curves, floral motifs, and elaborate scrollwork in a Rococo style. The central design contains a curved top arch, framed by figures and garlands. Circular motifs and human-like figures decorate the corners. A grid overlay is included in the background.
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This is a drawing of an intricate decorative panel design. The artwork features a symmetrically arranged pattern with flowing curves, floral motifs, and elaborate scrollwork in a Rococo style. The central design contains a curved top arch, framed by figures and garlands. Circular motifs and human-like figures decorate the corners. A grid overlay is included in the background.

National Gallery of Art · Drawing

An Elaborate Ceiling with Trellises and Seated Figures

Jean Bérain

Date
c. 1700
Medium
pen and brown ink over black chalk, squared in red chalk on laid paper
Dimensions
overall: 23.1 x 34.9 cm (9 1/8 x 13 3/4 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Accession number
1996.73.4
Credit line
Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund
Time span
1651 to 1700
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Subjects and terms

  • French
  • detail and ornament
  • architecture
  • ceiling design
Provenance

(C.G. Boerner, 1976); (Bernard Houthakker, Amsterdam (Lugt undesc), by 1989); purchased by NGA, 1996.

NGA object ID 95663. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.